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Vegetarianism
Exploring the world of those who choose to eat no meat -- whether for concerns about their health, or for ethical/religious/environmental reasons. Find out about the various kinds of vegetarian, and follow the debate on the pros and cons of eating fish, chicken, and eggs.
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Should people become vegetarian?
There is nothing wrong with being a vegetarian. Being a vegetarian can save the earth. The reasons are: It saves the planet. Not only is there less, because cows and other animals are forced to produce young because of the high popular demand of meat, but there is now more land for planting trees, etc. Also, there is less electricity being used because there is no longer machines needed to kill the animals. Just remember: To us, it's just a taste but to the animal it's its whole life! Imagine if your whole life and family disappeared because a pig liked the taste of you! If you really want to look into vegetarianism, read the china study. I think it should be because it's better for your health and your wallet. But eating meat like McDonald's cheeseburgers, is definitely not necessary because it is unhealthy and if you eat all non-meat food you probably have an extra 10-15 years of your life. There is plenty of protein to get from plants and beans besides meat.
No one can tell you what you "should" do; however there are good reasons to become a vegetarian! For health reasons, environmental reasons, and to reduce cruelty in the world. Check out the question "Why do people become vegetarians?".
Unless you cannot (certain environments such as the tundra or mountainous regions like parts of Tibet have little edible vegetable food), in my opinion it would be a good idea.
No-one can tell you whether you should or not, but there are benefits of becoming vegetarian, for you and others.
Firstly, is it necessary to kill animals? Just because we like the taste, would the animals want it?
Secondly, is it humane? Should we do this to animals? Murder them?
Thirdly (if that is a word), why don't we think animals have rights? Aren't they like humans, in a different body? Maybe they're not as clever as us, but not all humans are geniuses! But do we kill and eat humans because they taste nice, because they're not clever?
(By the way, I'm not a murderer or a cannibal. This is purely for my point of reasoning).
I know these points were all based around the same thing. Please for the full story on how animals are inhumanely murdered in Slaughterhouses, visit www.meat.org and watch 'Glass Walls'. You don't need the sound on, but if you can have it on, much better.
If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be vegetarian.
What are the 9 types of vegetarians?
I only know of 6, sorry not 9, but here they are... 1. Pollo-Vegetarian - Excludes red meat (beef, steak, ect.), but allows for meats like chicken or fish. (*) 2. Pesco-Vegetarian / Pescatarian - Excludes red and white meat, but can eat fish. (*) 3. Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians - No meat, allows for dairy and egg products. 4. Lacto-Vegetarian - No meat, no eggs, allows for dairy products. 5. Vegetarian - No meat, dairy, or egg products. 6. Vegan - No animal food or products (including clothing like silk or leather and occasionally wool, no honey). (*) - Depending on the person, they may or may not allow dairy or egg products.
Can lacto vegetarians eat products made with eggs?
Lacto vegetarians do not eat eggs or anything made with eggs unless they are ovo lacto vegetarians.
Is buffalo mozzarella suitable for vegans?
No. Technically, vegans don't eat animals or any type of animal by-products (nor wear them, as they appear in cosmetics, on shoes and on clothing). Animal by-products include eggs, milk, cheese and butter. Dairy, even if from a buffalo, could therefore never qualify as vegan.
If you are wondering, here's a little extra information about the vegan diet and lifestyle.....
There are many, many more stealthy animal by-products (either dairy based, egg-based, or animal-fat/bone/tissue based). In fact, many hidden ingredients in processed foods, even foods that you might not expect, contain animal by-products. For example, vegans can't eat some dyes or eat any processed sugar from conventional foods because the sugar is refined by a process that utilizes crushed up animal bones, or maybe the artificial coloring is from an animal source (crushed up insects in red #4 count as animals too!) Just a little more about veganism for ya.
How much do vegetarian pizzas cost?
A vegetarian pizza will be roughly the same cost Asa regular pizza (note-plain pizza is considered vegetarian-friendly for vegs who choose to consume dairy as long as it contains no extra meat toppings). The price will vary based on size and location and type (frozen vs hand-made vs pizza store, for example).
If you are a strict vegetarian what health problems might you be susceptible to?
Just like anyone else it depends, but a vegan diet done properly can enhance your health.
What kind of diet should people with type a blood follow?
A blood type diet is a nutrition plan based around your blood type. This kind of diet became popular with the release of Peter DAdamos book Eat Right 4 Your Type. The book continues to be a bestseller. DAdamo claims that the diet will not only bring about weight loss " but can assist with allergy and infection resistance, and will achieve overall good health.
Yes, many people think that vegetarians lose protein from their diets, but by using quorn, tofu and beans its a very balanced diet. If anything it healthier because you don't have the all the risks from meat diseases. As long as you use a substitute for meat it is nutritional
What is the average age of most vegetarians?
The biggest percent of vegetarians lie under the age of 24 years old (in the United States, at least).
This is because many teenagers are vegetarians intermittently during their high school and college years. They are experimenting with different identities during these ages. Few actually carry out the vegetarian lifestyle throughout their lives.
Is vegetarian diet healty for a 14 year old boy?
Yes and No.
It all really depends on how careful the 15 year old boy is on his vegan diet.
If he makes sure to get the right servings of fruits, carbs, veggies, and proteins, as well as vitamins he needs, he should be fine.
BUT, if said boy isn't careful about what he eats, and doesn't spend time making sure he's getting needed foods, he probably won't be healthy.
Overall, a vegan diet can be just as healthy or even MORE healthy than a regular diet.
But just like any person, vegetarian, vegan or not, everyone has to make sure they are eating enough of the foods they need, and getting all the vitamins, proteins, and carbs that EVERYONE needs to be healthy.
Yes, tomato puree is healthy. Other than potential salt content, processed tomatoes may be healthier than raw tomatoes. The anti-oxidant (cancer fighting) compound found in tomatoes (lycopene) is much higher in cooked tomatoes. Just watch out for any additives!
Instead of merely being restricted to the consumption of raw tomatoes, one should make use of tomato sauce in their diet to take complete advantage of its valuable lycopene anti-oxidants.
Are vitamin B12 supplements necessary for vegetarians?
Vegans are especially at risk for B12 deficiency due to the lack of the vitamin in their diet. Vegetarians are also at risk but due to less strict dietary constraints their chances for B12 consumptions are drastically higher than a vegan's. B12 is found primarily in meat, eggs and dairy products, all of which are excluded in the vegan diet. There has been talk about additional plant sources of B12, including soya products and spirulina. There is not enough evidence to conclude that these products contain significant amounts of B12. Additionally there is no true way to tell due to the unreliability of the testing method used. Some of these products contain compounds that are structurally similar to B12 which are called B12 analogues. These B12 analogues can compete with B12 and inhibit metabolism. The assay methods used to detect B12 cannot differentiate between B12 and its analogues. The only way for vegans to prevent B12 deficiency is to eat foods fortified with the vitamin that include some yeast extracts, Vecon vegetable stock, veggieburger mixes, textured vegetable protein, soya milks, vegetable and sunflower margarines, and breakfast cereals.
Is salt vegetarian or non vegetarian?
Salt is NOT vegetable, nor a non-vegetable.you can put salt on food, if your a vegetarian. :3
What type of vegetarian excludes all meat products but fish?
Pescatarian is the name for a vegetarian that eats fish.
Is E481 suitable for a vegetarian?
Sometimes. Producers can use vegetable oil or animal fat in it, you'd need to check specifc products.
What are vegetarian sausage made off?
There are many types of vegetarian burgers - TVP burgers, kidney bean burgers, lentil burgers, vegetable burgers, nut burgers, tabbouleh burgers, falafel burgers, soy burgers, mushroom burgers.
Mainly soy protein concentrate.
Demi-Vegetarian (commonly misinterpreted as Vegetarian by meat-eaters)
Demi-Vegetarians don't eat red meat or poultry, but they do eat fish, eggs, Vegetarian cheese, and milk-based products. This is not true Vegetarianism, although it is probably easiest for those just starting to become Veggie.ians don't eat red meat or poultry, but they do eat fish, eggs, Vegetarian cheese, and milk-based products. This is not true Vegetarianism, although it is probably easiest for those just starting to become Veggie.
What is the clipped word of vegetarian?
There isn't one, but if you're referring to yourself you might say "I'm vege".
What jelly sweets are suitable for vegetarians?
No they are not, its clearly displays Gelatine on the back of the packet.
Can vegetarianism lead to low thyroid levels?
Anyone can go on a vegan diet it's a matter of eating a healthy balanced vegan diet. Edamame, seaweed, legumes, nuts, carrots, green leafy vegetables, kale, broccoli and mustard can are some of the foods that can supress or stimulate the thyroid. Depending on the condition you would need to look into which foods you would need.
What do Poorly-planned vegetarian diets typically lack?
Proteins, and essential fatty acids. The primary dietary components of meats. This is often compensated for by eating protein rich legumes and high fat fruits, such as olives and avocados, or by eating selective dairy or fish products. Many capsules and vitamins used to provide these also are often derived from fish products.
Are Maggi 2 Minute curry noodles vegetarian?
vegetarians=people who do not eat meat. beef:- beef is meat that comes from cows. if you are a vegeterian then you can't eat any sort of meat.
Why should you be a pescatarian?
If you can, it's a good thing! In rare instances, some people cannot. But most can....
There is no set answer to this question, as every vegetarian has their own reasons. Many people are vegetarian for ethical reasons, and some have witnessed animal cruelty in factory farms. Others become vegetarians because they dislike the taste or appearance of meat.
Furthermore, some people become vegetarian for religious reasons. Some people also become vegetarians for the health benefits and believe that a vegetarian diet will allow them to be slimmer. Vegetarians have a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
There are also environmental reasons to become a vegetarian. Meat production is very wasteful, using huge amounts of water and producing sometimes unmanageable amounts of pollution. Methane produced by livestock is 20 times stronger than carbon dioxide in causing the "greenhouse effect". Meat production is one of the main causes of global warming (making Al Gore a hypocrite because he still eats meat).
While people are still starving in this world, it is wasteful that in the U.S. half of all the food grown goes to livestock. Cows should eat grass, and the famished kids in Africa should eat grain.
You should be a vegetarian because it is cruel to eat a poor, defenseless animal who has been abused all his life.
A vegetarian diet is good for health when done properly, with care taken to include proteins, fiber, healthy fats, amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
